In cosmetology, such a side effect as the Tyndall effect is very common. If you follow the basic rules and recommendations, you can significantly reduce the likelihood of its manifestation.
What is the Tyndall effect in cosmetology
If the dermal filler is injected too superficially, hyaluronic acid may show through the skin. A similar situation arises when the beautician incorrectly calculated the amount of the substance. In the latter case, the excess volume of hyaluronic acid can show through, forming the effect of swollen hematomas under the skin.
Both situations in aesthetic medicine are called the "Tyndall effect". This side effect can occur both immediately and several days after the intervention. People with thin skin and older women are most prone to this effect. With age, human skin becomes thinner, so the beautician must always take into account the patient's age.
The nasolacrimal sulcus is the most prone area. The Tyndall effect is almost impossible to mask with decorative cosmetics, because the skin darkens and swells very much. This side effect spoils the appearance of girls who turn to a specialist in order to improve their skin condition or facial contour.
When contacting a beautician, it is necessary to familiarize yourself with reviews of his work in advance. Otherwise, unpredictable results may occur. Most often, the Tyndall effect manifests itself due to the inexperience of the master or poor-quality materials that are used during injections.
Without the intervention of a specialist, the excess volume of filler will dissipate for about 2-12 months - it all depends on the severity of the side effect and the individual characteristics of the organism.
Causes of the pathology of the Tyndall effect
The Tyndall effect in cosmetology usually occurs in 4 cases:
- The specialist injected the filler too superficially, which may cause it to show through the skin.
- Incorrect volume of hyaluronic acid was injected, so excess fluid forms a dark swelling.
- Using a low-quality drug.
- Failure to follow the rules of care after the procedure.
Contouring helps you look younger, so these side effects are uncomfortable. Darkening and puffiness may appear immediately or during the day. An experienced cosmetologist observes the patient after the injection of hyaluronic acid for about 1 hour and prescribes a second appointment after 2 days to ensure a good result of the procedure.
The sooner the specialist notices the manifestation of the Tyndall effect, the easier it is to eliminate it. Only an experienced physician will be able to correctly calculate the injection depth, as well as the volume of the filler. In the area where the skin is especially thin, the specialist must control the depth of the injection of cosmetics.
Before the procedure, the doctor must examine all the factors that may affect the result:
- Skin condition.
- Face contour.
- Patient's medications.
- Allergic reactions to drugs.
- Diseases.
- Age.
Taking into account all the individual characteristics of the client, as well as using the correct filler injection technique, the cosmetologist will be able to avoid the occurrence of various complications. The patient is required to strictly adhere to all the doctor's recommendations.
Signs of pathology
Tyndall's effect in cosmetology can be determined independently by examining the signs of pathology. During the procedure or a few days after it, the patient may develop lumps with dark blue fluid at the injection site. Visually, they resemble hematomas.
Aesthetically, this effect creates many inconveniences. Moreover, if you do not fight this side effect, it can last for about 1 year. There are cases when the Tyndall effect did not go away on its own for about 2-5 years.
Some patients note that in addition to visual discomfort, they experience the following symptoms:
- Nausea.
- Weakness.
- Dizziness.
- Low pressure.
But usually these signs disappear within a day. As experts note, this is most likely due to the poor tolerance of the drug. The subcutaneous bumps at the injection site of hyaluronic acid have a black-blue tint. It is necessary to consult a doctor as soon as the first signs of the Tyndall effect are noticed.
Most often, this side effect occurs in places where the skin is especially thin, for example, under the eyes or the area of the nasolacrimal groove.
This is due to the fact that there is practically no subcutaneous fat in these areas of the skin and the capillaries are close. With age, the elastic fibers break down, leading to thinning of the skin. The older the patient, the higher the likelihood of side effects.
On the lips
Recently, an increasing number of girls are turning to beauticians to increase the size of their lips. Some guys follow this trend as well. To make the lips look bigger, the doctor injects hyaluronic acid with a needle.
If immediately after the injection or after a while, swelling, facial asymmetry begins to appear, and the lips in some places become blue-black or gray, then these signs indicate the manifestation of the Tyndall effect. This side effect on the lips can be painful and uncomfortable while eating.
Sometimes the swelling goes away after a few days without the intervention of doctors.
This is due to the high sensitivity of the lips. Usually, the subcutaneous bumps are oval in shape. It is impossible to completely hide the manifestations with decorative cosmetics, even if you use matte lipstick. When the Tyndall effect occurs in the lip area, it usually goes away in 2 months.
Some girls expect the side effect to go away on its own. But you can contact a specialist to quickly remove the excess filler using hyaluronidase. At the first symptoms, it is necessary in any case to consult a doctor so that an infection does not spread in the tissues, which can lead to necrosis.
Under the eyes
Hyaluronic acid is often injected under the eyes to achieve the following goals:
- Improve skin condition.
- Get rid of wrinkles.
- Increase skin firmness.
- Remove darkening under the eyes.
The latter reason is the most popular. But the skin in this area is very thin. Because of this, when hyaluronic acid is injected into this site, the likelihood of any side effects is highest. The skin is very sensitive, so a beautician injects an anesthetic half an hour before the procedure.
Next, the area under the eyes is treated with an antiseptic. The injection is administered according to a special scheme for the eye area to avoid mistakes. The injection site is sealed with a special plaster so that infections do not penetrate.
For the prevention of various complications, it is recommended to apply ice to the area where the gel is injected; it will also help reduce swelling. Swelling most often occurs within 2-7 days.But in order to determine its nature, you need to visit a specialist in aesthetic medicine again after 1-2 days.
In the area of nasolabial folds
After 30 years, many girls begin to worry about pronounced nasolabial folds. In addition to age, it is influenced by the quality of skin care, lifestyle and heredity. Recently, more and more women are turning to a beautician to improve the appearance of the nasolabial fold. Most often, the correction is made with hyaluronic acid.
It fills in wrinkles, and the result is visible after 1 procedure. But after 6-9 months, the injection must be repeated to maintain the effect. The procedure is performed under local anesthesia because the area is very sensitive. Improper administration of the drug can cause various side effects, for example, the Tyndall effect.
Usually, dark blue or gray hematomas appear in the upper third of the nasolabial folds, because this area has an intense blood supply.
The capillaries are very close to the skin surface, and there is very little subcutaneous fat. If herpes infections periodically appear on the skin, doctors recommend taking a course of antiviral drugs in advance.
Also, after the introduction of fillers, it is recommended to extend the course by about 2 weeks. Cosmetologists advise using sunscreens to increase the effect of hyaluronic acid, as well as eliminate the risk of side effects.
How to avoid the Tyndall effect
The Tyndall effect in cosmetology is a very common side effect. But with the right filler injection technique, it can be avoided. It is recommended to inject hyaluronic acid as deeply as the technique allows. If fluid is injected into the nasolacrimal groove, the use of a cannula will help eliminate the side effect.
It will also reduce the risk of vascular complications. The second reason for the Tyndall effect is the wrong volume of fluid. The filler always rises after injection. If too much hyaluronic acid is injected, a bulging hematoma may form.
Therefore, experienced cosmetologists work with a small amount of filler, namely about 0.2-0.5 ml. It is not always possible to control all the factors on your own, so you need to contact a master with extensive experience. It is also recommended to study the reviews about the clinic and the specialist in advance.
If the beautician uses a poor-quality or too dense liquid that does not spread correctly along the injection site, then, most likely, side effects cannot be avoided.
If a doctor works with quality drugs, then his services will be expensive. But aesthetic medicine is an area where the likelihood of various side effects is high, therefore, when contacting a qualified cosmetologist, it is worth remembering the cost of the procedures.
After the injections, the client is required to comply with all the doctor's recommendations, otherwise even a well-performed procedure may end in complications.
Drug treatment
Superficial administration of hyaluronic acid can cause the Tyndall effect, which is expressed in small hematomas at the injection site of a gray-blue color. This is especially noticeable in daylight. In this case, there are 2 solutions. Each of them has its own pros and cons.
Treatment methods | Benefits | disadvantages |
| Natural resorption of fluid |
| It is also necessary to see a doctor so that he monitors the condition of the skin. If the condition is not controlled, tissue necrosis may develop. |
| Medication |
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With natural resorption, the treatment time depends on many factors. For example, from the injection site. Usually, the drug dissolves faster on the lips, but the area under the eyes has very thin skin, so the time for complete disappearance can reach 2 years.
The more popular way is medication. To get rid of the signs of Tyndall's effect, hyaluronidase is usually injected.
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Tyndall's effect can be corrected in various ways, but the most popular method in cosmetology is the introduction of hyaluronidase. In this case, it does not matter at what interval the second drug is administered. Even if hyaluronidase is applied several years after an overdose of hyaluronic acid, all signs of Tyndall's effect will disappear within about 3 days.
In aesthetic medicine, there are cases when the enzyme helped get rid of complications that appeared more than 5 years ago. Much depends on the type of fluid injected. Some types of hyaluronic acid are less sensitive to hyaluronidase and may take longer to clear up.
When correcting, a prerequisite for all patients is to pass the procedure for checking the reaction to the introduction of the enzyme.
An intradermal test should be performed by a specialist. This liquid must be mixed with saline before microinjection. Cosmetologists have been using hyaluronidase for many years because it is harmless and helps get rid of side effects in a very short time. Also, this drug helps to reduce the risk of skin necrosis.
After the introduction of the enzyme, the doctor should observe the patient for about an hour in order to rule out possible complications after treatment. After correction, it is possible to re-inject hyaluronic acid no earlier than 15 days later. But if the beautician injects the drug incorrectly again, complications can be even more severe, and repeated treatment will take a longer time.
How long does the Tyndall effect last
The Tyndall effect in cosmetology is a side effect that can occur if hyaluronic acid is injected incorrectly. The effect will disappear with complete absorption of the gel, or with the introduction of the enzyme hyaluronidase.
The time for complete absorption of hyaluronic acid depends on many factors.:
- The volume of the injected drug.
- Input depth.
- Individual features of the skin.
- Compliance with the doctor's recommendations by the patient.
- Hyaluronic acid injection area.
As practice shows, usually the signs of the Tyndall effect disappear on their own after 1-2 months, but sometimes it lasts for several years. There are cases when puffiness and blue skin color did not go away for 5-6 years. But with prolonged post-traumatic edema of tissues, blood supply may be disrupted, which will lead to tissue necrosis and the development of infections.
Tyndall effect consequences and predictions
When the first signs of Tyndall effect appear, you should immediately consult a doctor. Even if a decision was made - not to inject drugs for resorption, but to wait for an independent disappearance. The beautician must monitor the condition of the skin, because there is a possibility of developing severe complications.
At the site of hematomas, blood circulation is disturbed, as a result of which skin necrosis can occur - a process that means the death of a part of the tissue. This is a fairly rare side effect, but very dangerous.
Also, one of the reasons for the development of necrosis is the ingress of various bacteria and viruses into the injection area.
Treatment depends on at what stage of development of the complication the patient consulted a doctor. The task of a specialist is to stop the development of infections or remove dead cells with the help of surgery. The second option is rarely used, namely only in very severe cases.
Therefore, the sooner the patient seeks a doctor, the more likely it is to cure all the side effects without surgery. If the complications are not too severe, the doctor will prescribe antibacterial and vascular medications to restore skin health. The consequences of the Tyndall effect depend not only on the doctor, but also on the patient.
He must follow all the recommendations of the cosmetologist:
- Do not take medicines that thin the blood (such as antidepressants).
- Do not use cosmetics so as not to cause allergies.
- Protect skin from sun exposure.
- Eliminate alcohol and unhealthy foods.
- Do not visit baths and saunas.
With the correct actions of the doctor and compliance with all the rules by the patient, the development of the consequences of the Tyndall effect can be stopped in a short time. Modern cosmetology offers many methods that help preserve the beauty and health of the facial skin.
Unfortunately, with the wrong actions of the doctor or other factors, various side effects can occur, for example, the Tyndall effect. Now aesthetic medicine offers many methods of struggle that will help get rid of the negative effects of cosmetology in a short time.
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